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Gregans Castle HotelBirdwatching Weekends in The Burren this March & MayMarch 2009
Spring Birdwatch in The Burren
Date: Saturday 21st March 2009
Join Ornithologist Gordon D'Arcy in an in depth exploration of the varied birdlife of the Burren on March 21st 2009. With spring in full swing, many of the wintering birds of the Burren are preparing to return to their Arctic breeding grounds. Many others, having spent the winter in Africa are now returning to nest in the Burren. This is a very exciting time for bird watchers. Luxurious Gregans Castle Hotel, in the heart of the Burren, is the starting point for our day-long excursion. From here we will be visiting a variety of Burren habitats from the unique open landscape of the limestone pavements, to the native hazel scrub turloughs and the dramatic coastline in pursuit of birds. It is expected that fifty or more species will be identified in the course of the day, depending of course on the weather. We finish the day again in the elegant comfort of Gregans Castle Hotel.
- No previous birdwatching experience is required.
- Participants are advised to come prepared for a day in the field, ie. weatherproof gear, sensible footwear, binoculars and a notebook.
- A field guide to birds may also be useful.
Specific Terms: 2 nights bed & breakfast and a sumptuous six course Dinner on an evening of your choice.
A full day's birdwatching excursion on Saturday with a packed lunch included (meet at 10.00am in hotel lobby).
A complimentary copy of Gordon D'Arcy's pocket guide "Birds of Ireland".
2 nights from €219 per person sharing
1 night from €139.50 per person sharing
€50 per person Superior Room upgrade
€50 single supplement per night.
Burren May Birdsong
Date: Saturday 9th May 2009
Join Ornithologist Gordon D'Arcy to learn the songs of our native birds on May 9th 2009. The Burren is a haven for songbirds, including species like the cuckoo, which have become scarce in many parts of Ireland. Spend the morning listening and looking for the twenty or so songbirds found in the Burren and learning their various songs. From the luxury of Gregans Castle Hotel we will visit at least two different habitats near Ballyvaughan, where many songbirds are to be found.
- No previous birdwatching experience is required.
- Participants are advised to come prepared for a day in the field, ie. weatherproof gear, sensible footwear, binoculars and a notebook.
- A field guide to birds may also be useful.
Specific Terms: 2 nights bed & breakfast and a sumptuous six course Dinner on an evening of your choice.
A half day's birdsong outing on Saturday morning (meet at 8.30am in the hotel lobby after breakfast).
A complimentary copy of Gordon D'Arcy's pocket guide "Birds of Ireland".
2 nights from €249 per person sharing
1 night from €179 per person sharing
€50 per person Superior Room upgrade
€50 single supplement per night.
Book online at www.gregans.ie or email us: stay@gregans.ie Or Tel. 065 7077005
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